Next time you need to clean silver cutlery or jewelry, reach for toothpaste instead of expensive silver polish.

Snapguide user Shayne shares this simple technique for cleaning old silver. All you need to do is rub the toothpaste on like soap, and rub it off with a paper towel. The results are pretty remarkable. She adds that tartar control toothpaste will work best, since it contains the most hydrated silica, but anything in your medicine cabinet should do a decent job.